| Crosman Model 38C (22 cal) | |
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S&W K-38 Combat
Masterpiece (38 SPL) |
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Info: Manufacturer/Model: Crosman Model 38C (22 cal) Replica Of: Smith & Wesson K-38 Combat Masterpiece (Model 15, 38 SPL) Made In: USA Caliber/Ammunition/Feed: .22, lead pellet, 6-shot revolver Air Source: CO2, 12 g Powerlet Accessories: None Recommended Pellet or BB: H&N Match-Kugeln Weight (lb)/Length (in): 2.4, 9.5 Body Material/Finish/Grips: metal, black, plastic Barrel Length (in)/Material/Rifled: 3.75, steel ,yes Trigger Action: SA/DA Trigger Pull (lbs)/Adjustable: 9.6 (DA), 4.8 (SA), no Sights (front/rear): fixed, fully adjustable Velocity (fps): 350 Sound Level (dB): 100 Thickness of Pellet Holder (in): 0.356 Manufactured Dates: 1973-1976 (second variant) Condition/Manual/Box: 95%, yes, no Serial Number: 117980460 |
Comments:
The model shown here is the second variant with plastic sights
but it has a
metal cylinder in 22 caliber. Its serial number indicates it was
made in 1979, even though this series was supposed to have ended
in 1976. The United States Air Force used the
Crosman 38C and 38T for weapons training in the early 1960's to
simulate the standard issue S&W K-38 Combat Masterpiece. This
gun is capable of very good accuracy, especially in
single-action mode. The non-removable pellet cylinder slows down
reloading. Performance: Measurements were made on 7/30/06 at a temperature of 84 ºF and 14' elevation. A ten shot string was fired from a bench rest at 15' using H&N Match-Kugeln pellets (13.4 gr). The highest velocity measured was 338 fps, the lowest was 313 fps (average of the 10-shot string was 332 fps). A six shot string fired with open sights grouped at 0.30". Click the thumbnail below to see a larger image. Click here for a description of the measurement methods.
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Right Profile: The Model 38C (.22) is one of four pistols in the
Crosman 38 series that includes the 38C (.177), 38T (.22), and
38T (.177).
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Front View: |
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Loading Pellets: Pellets are loaded into the non-removable 6-shot rotating cylinder just to the front of the fake cylinder. This particular gun has a metal cylinder, which might have been added by a previous owner or might have been Crosman's way of using up old parts when making new guns. |
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Loading CO2: The left-hand grip is held on by clamping to the CO2 bulb, so an empty cylinder must be kept in the gun to keep the grip on. |
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